1994: Vegetable farmers strike back

Chapter 482 I've been set up

"How should we use this money..."

After reviewing the report, Chen Jiazhi poured himself a cup of tea and began to ponder as he drank.

He would definitely distribute dividends and bonuses before the New Year, as this was a way to win people's hearts. In this respect, he was more generous than most vegetable market owners.

This is precisely why we can bring the production and marketing teams together.

"There's still a month until 1998. We'll distribute 3000 million first, and the remaining 4866 million will be more than enough."

The old market will need less money in the future, and in addition to its daily operations, it will continue to generate revenue.

Dongsheng Farm needs money;
Building a base in Lianzhou requires money;

Budgets have already been prepared for the two bases in Xuanqiao and Pujiang, Shanghai, while the New Zealand flower base is yet to be determined.

Even if I repay the 10 million yuan interest-free loan from the Agricultural Bank of China in Pudong early, the remaining money should be enough.

After drinking two cups of tea, Chen Jiazhi cleared his mind and then called Huang Jianyuan.

"Mr. Huang, are you free? How about we go to Lianzhou together tomorrow?"

"Is President Chen planning to inspect the base?" Huang Jianyuan murmured. "It seems the base in Lianzhou isn't making much money lately."

"The Qinglian Class I Highway is open to traffic. I'm going to your hometown to bring investment."

Chen Jiazhi didn't waste any words with him and stated it directly, which immediately shocked Huang Jianyuan.

“Go!” Huang Jianyuan then tried asking, “President Chen, should I contact the county leaders?”

"May I say hello?"

Lianzhou was formerly known as Lianxian County. It has only been a county-level city for two or three years. Greeting the county leaders means that the amount of investment this time is at least presentable.

Huang Jianyuan readily agreed, now he would be able to make his hometown elders proud once again.

"Mr. Chen, I'm here. I brought some things for you and your family. This box is for you."

That day, Huang Jianyuan arrived in Huacheng early and placed several boxes of gifts on Chen Jiazhi's desk.

Chen Jiazhi glanced at it and gave him a box of red ginseng and deer antler for tonifying the kidneys and enhancing male virility. "I don't need this stuff."

"keep it."

Huang Jianyuan then said to Li Xiu, who was standing next to him, "Sister-in-law, these are cosmetics for you, toys for the children, and supplements for the elderly."

"Hey, Mr. Huang, you're too kind. Thank you so much."

Li Xiu smiled and thanked her, then quietly took the gift box containing the red ginseng and deer antler.

Chen Jiazhi's lips twitched slightly, and he quickly said to Huang Jianyuan, "Mr. Huang, have some tea."

Huang Jianyuan sat down and chatted for a while about the articles of association for going to Lianzhou, and then asked about the company's situation.

Huang Jianyuan has a general understanding of the company's recent performance; exports to Japan have been booming in the past two months.

But when they learned the specific figures, they couldn't hide their shock, and when they learned that they would receive another 3000 million yuan in dividends, they were overjoyed.

"Mr. Chen, just for the profit sharing alone, it's hard not to admire you!"

For management, there are actually many ways to drain company profits, and it is difficult for him and Xu Wenxiang to supervise them.

However, Mr. Chen has repeatedly chosen the simplest dividend distribution, which is a good thing for the shareholders.

"Dividends are easier to manage and easier to set rules for."

Chen Jiazhi smiled. He didn't lead the way in breaking the rules, and the other core management members probably wouldn't dare either.

Whoever breaks the rules will be made an example of.

The next morning, Chen Jiazhi and Huang Jianyuan went to Lianzhou together.

It only took a little over 3 hours to get to the city center and only 4 hours to get to Xi'an Town.

“Wow, that’s fast. When I fled to Hong Kong, it took me several days. In the past two years, it usually took me eight or nine hours, or even more than ten hours, to get back.”

Huang Jianyuan stared intently out the window.

Autumn is in full swing.

Hundreds of ginkgo trees have shed their green leaves and donned dazzling golden coats. When the autumn wind blows, the leaves flutter down and dance in the air.

Chen Jiazhi also looked out the window at the scenery. It's not easy to see autumn scenery in Guangdong. He had only seen it in Lianzhou for two consecutive years.

Now that transportation is convenient, I can come and visit every year.

"It was indeed fast, just in time for lunch." He also saw wisps of smoke rising from the ancient alleys and houses.

"Haha, let's go eat first, they should be waiting for us."

The Qinglian Class I Highway connects to the northern mountainous area of ​​Qingyuan, greatly shortening the journey and reducing the risk of road closures due to landslides and mudslides.

This is a great benefit for vegetable production bases.

In addition to eggplant, melons, and beans, leafy vegetables from Lianzhou can also be transported to big cities more promptly.

At the same time, Lianzhou has beautiful natural scenery, and its soil, water quality, land rent, and labor costs are all very cost-effective.

In Chen Jiazhi's view, there are still significant risks in the Yunnan-Guizhou production area, but Lianzhou can be the best alternative at present.

In addition, Kaopu Fresh has been cultivating the market in Lianzhou for nearly two years, with cooperative bases and seedling nurseries, which has driven a large number of vegetable farmers to grow vegetables with obvious results. The local government welcomes Kaopu Fresh's expansion of investment.

During the two-day exchange, both parties reached an agreement on the investment location, scale, and other aspects.

Kaopu Fresh will invest in and build a 1,000-mu leafy vegetable base.

At the same time, drawing on past successful models, we will cooperate with farmers to build another 2,000 mu of leafy vegetable base.

This model will not put too much pressure on Kaopu Fresh, and it can also allow for deep local involvement.

After all, Kaopu Fresh has a good reputation and is a well-known vegetable company in Guangzhou. Local communities and farmers can get more involved and receive greater returns.

As for Chen Jiazhi, he wished that more farmers would grow leafy vegetables.

As for the location of the self-built base, a flat and open area with excellent transportation and water resources was selected.

After reaching a preliminary agreement, the next step is to put it into practice.

That morning, Chen Jiazhi and Huang Jianyuan arrived at the cooperation base. The mountain morning was shrouded in a thin mist, and it was cool.

Various fruits and vegetables are vaguely visible, and occasionally you can also see green leafy vegetables.

The farmers remained enthusiastic.

Chen Jiazhi saw a patch of late-season bok choy and squatted down. "Has this late-season bok choy been treated with pesticides recently?"

"No, the temperature has come down now, so there aren't as many pests."

After saying that, Huang Jianjun broke off a rapeseed stalk, peeled off the skin, and took a bite. "It's sweet."

Chen Jiazhi followed suit and pinched off a stick. The sound was crisp, and the taste was only slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness.

He said to Huang Jianyuan, Huang Jianjun, Huang Chuan and the others, "From now on, there will be another powerful brand in the world of late-season cabbage."

"As long as Mr. Chen is willing to do it, he will definitely be able to make it happen."

Huang Jianyuan was very confident. He had personally witnessed how Zengcheng late-season cabbage became popular in Hong Kong last year, which was inseparable from Mr. Chen's operation.

"That may depend on whether Huang Chuan can provide the necessary support."

"Me?" Huang Chuan looked surprised. How did this get involved with him again?

Chen Jiazhi laughed and said, "Huang Chuan, I'm entrusting you with the management of Kaopu Fresh's base in Lianzhou. Do you have the guts to give it a try?"

"I can't do it!"

Huang Chuan was dumbfounded. He was a purchasing agent, so why was he suddenly asked to manage the base? He was no match for the company's farm manager, and even a random team leader would be better at managing the vegetable market than him.

Chen Jiazhi added, "If that doesn't work, have your uncle buy you ginseng and deer antler to help you recover."

Huang Chuan choked for a moment, "Uh... no, boss, I really don't know how to manage a vegetable market."

“Yes, Mr. Chen, Huang Chuan is only 20 years old. Even if you are willing to give him a chance, he can’t manage him. This is not helping him, but harming him.” Huang Jianyuan also chimed in.

Looking at the vast fields below the mountainside, Chen Jiazhi said, "I think Huang Chuan is quite suitable. He has been busy at the cooperative base for the past two years and has played a very good role in connecting people."

"Then let him continue doing this!"

Huang Jianyuan said that Huang Chuan's father, Huang Jianjun, echoed his sentiment.

Chen Jiazhi then pondered and said, "In that case, Huang Chuan should stay in Lianzhou. If he doesn't want to be the farm manager, he can be the deputy farm manager. He will be responsible for coordinating and handling relationships in all aspects, and there is another important task for you."

Chen Jiazhi looked at Huang Chuan and said, "Expand your vegetable procurement in the local area. In addition to the cooperative base, vegetables from other farmers, such as eggplant, melons, beans, and leafy greens, are all within the company's procurement needs."

"So, you should feel confident doing your old job now, right?"

Huang Chuan exhaled, his breath condensing into a cloud of white mist in mid-air. "Good!"

Huang Jianyuan felt that this was President Chen's true intention: recommending Huang Chuan as the site manager not only showed his regard for him, but also made it easier to transfer Huang Chuan back to his hometown.

This will be beneficial for the construction of the vegetable market in the future.

It would also cause Huang Jianyuan to lose his informants within the company, but he did not object.

He's done with it. Anyway, President Chen has plenty of ways to deal with him and Xu Wenxiang.

Huang Chuan asked curiously, "Boss, who do you plan to send as the manager of the Lianzhou plantation?"

"Qian Hua".

"Master Qian, he's capable, he has a wealth of technical experience."

Upon hearing the name of the candidate, Huang Chuan felt quite pleased.

Qian Hua works in the technical department and has been in charge of plant protection at Jiangxin Vegetable Market for many years. He has extensive experience in leafy vegetable cultivation.

He is also from Panyu and speaks Cantonese, making it easy for him to communicate with locals.

After the location and personnel were roughly determined, Chen Jiazhi finished inspecting the fields and having lunch, and then returned to Huacheng with Huang Jianjun.

When I arrived at the company, it wasn't time to leave work yet.

Chen Jiazhi got out of the car. "This road is so convenient now. Mr. Huang, shall we have dinner before heading back to Hong Kong?"

"No, thank you." Huang Jianyuan waved his hand in the car and said, "I'll treat you when you come to Hong Kong."

Chen Jiazhi thought of something and asked, "What's the current housing price situation in Hong Kong?"

“The economic situation isn’t good this year, and housing prices are falling,” Huang Jianyuan said thoughtfully. “Mr. Chen, if you want to buy a house in Hong Kong, you can wait a bit longer.” “Okay.”

After seeing Huang Jianyuan off, Chen Jiazhi went upstairs. As soon as he entered, Li Xiu asked, "Jiazhi, do you want to buy a house in Hong Kong?"

Chen Jiazhi guessed that she had overheard him and said, "No, I just asked casually."

Li Xiu said, "House prices in Huacheng are also falling; our houses have all dropped in price."

Chen Jiazhi sat down at the coffee table and said, "Let it fall. Anyway, it's for living in. It will rise again sooner or later."

"Okay." Li Xiu's eyebrows twitched as she said, "Come home for dinner tonight. Mom is going to make chicken soup."

"Good~"

Chen Jiazhi casually agreed, and after the water boiled and he made a cup of tea, he returned to his desk and began to arrange the personnel transfer at the Lianzhou base.

"Boss, go easy on me."

Upon hearing that more people were to be transferred, Qi Yongfeng panicked, almost to the point of developing a stress response.

"Don't worry, I won't be transferring too many of your people this time. I'll mainly be drawing them from Heli Farm."

"That's good."

A short while later, when Chen Jiazhi transferred Qian Hua away, Qi Yongfeng still felt a pang of sadness.

Although Qian Hua works in the technical department, he serves various vegetable markets.

However, he has been working at Jiangxin Vegetable Market for a long time, and many of his technical experiments have been carried out there.

They are also key members of the daily evening summaries and technical exchanges.

Under its influence, Jiangxin Vegetable Market has always maintained a high level of technical expertise.

The boss only transferred Qian Hua, but almost wiped out the entire company.

“I think you and Jiangxin Vegetable Market have the technical skills. The difficulty is large-scale management, which is why I left the people with you and only took Qian Hua away.”

The Lianzhou base also grows Italian lettuce, and it's a major producer of summer lettuce; without the right technology, that wouldn't be possible.

With just a few more words, Chen Jiazhi calmed Qi Yongfeng down.

Managing both Jiangxin Vegetable Market and Dongsheng Farm simultaneously certainly puts them under pressure.

In fact, all bases are under pressure.

Because the expansion was too rapid.

Since its inception, Kaopu Fresh has been expanding its bases every year.

In recent months, they have suddenly added more than 4500 mu of land, and before they have fully utilized it, they are now expanding again.

Under Chen Jiazhi's forward-thinking planning, Kaopu Fresh has always been on the right track. Even with its rapid expansion, it has never faced financial pressure; on the contrary, it has made more and more money.

However, the talent pool has not kept up.

No matter how well Jiangxin Vegetable Market can train talent, it can't keep up with this rapid expansion.

After contacting various parties, Chen Jiazhi finalized the details of the Lianzhou base.

With a suitable site manager and a team leader who understands production, and without interference from external factors, building a vegetable market is as simple as drinking water for Kaopu Fresh.

It's just that it's getting harder and harder to find manpower these days. This time, they even picked two team leaders who had only worked at the vegetable market for a year.

"The sect's foundation is insufficient."

Chen Jiazhi thought that after taking down the American lettuce, he would need to let the team settle down and develop for a year or two.

We also need to focus on training during this period.

Thinking of this, Chen Jiazhi picked up the phone and called Fanrong Vegetable Market again.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Shaohua, it's me."

Fang Shaohua's heart skipped a beat. "Boss, you know everything?"

"What do you mean I know?" Chen Jiazhi asked疑惑地, "What happened?"

"..." Fang Shaohua realized he had let something slip, so he had no choice but to explain the situation.

Today, a shipment of leafy vegetables sent to Japan failed to meet the revised Japanese standards in terms of testing indicators; however, it passed inspection.

Fang Shaohua said, "Japan must have lifted the restrictions under pressure, but they're keeping it a secret, which is why prices have been falling recently."

This also means that the honeymoon period for Reliable Fresh's exports to Japan is coming to an end.

Chen Jiazhi understood, and then asked, "How come the pesticide residues suddenly came up again?"

Fang Shaohua said, "In order to speed up the process and increase the yield, during the period of the Ao farm manager, two batches of vegetables were transplanted. Well, without preparing the land or turning it over, they were transplanted directly, thinking that with the temperature dropping, there should be fewer pests and diseases. In the end, they were still forced to use pesticides one more time."

"..."

At first glance, this operation seems exactly the same as what Chen Jiazhi did when he was at the Dongxiang and Jiangxin vegetable markets.

Ao Dehai really does learn everything.

Considering that this was a case of ruthlessly exploiting the Japanese, Chen Jiazhi didn't pursue the matter further. Instead, he asked Fang Shaohua to relay a message to Ao Dehai, instructing him to oversee personnel training and expand recruitment.

He simply couldn't believe that Wang Xiaodong would have absolutely no interest in Kaopu Fresh.

The path of growing Cantonese cuisine in Shanghai was already snatched away by Kaopu Fresh.

dong dong dong.

"Jiazhi, let's go, let's go home after get off work."

Li Xiu knocked on the door and came in, her face beaming with excitement, as if she was looking forward to getting off work.

Chen Jiazhi sensed something was wrong, but didn't think much of it and went home with them.

The meal was ready at home, and Chen Jiazhi wanted to go to the kitchen to help, but Peng Guozhen and Li Xiu kicked him out.

He had no choice but to go back to the living room and play with Dou Dou for a while. He noticed a large bottle of medicinal wine on the wine cabinet. He went over to take a look and found that it contained ginseng, red dates, goji berries, and some other things he couldn't recognize.

"Dinner's ready. Have some soup before you eat. Jiazhi, you've been working so hard all day. Come on, have a bowl of chicken soup to nourish yourself. We've also put deer antler and red ginseng in it."

Peng Guozhen came out carrying a bowl of soup, and Li Xiu followed beside him, watching him with a smile in her eyes.

Chen Jiazhi realized that he had probably been set up.

The chicken soup is rich in ingredients; apart from not having chicken, it contains jujubes, goji berries, deer antler, and red ginseng—everything you could want.

Chen Jiazhi sipped his soup, but his eyes were fixed on Li Xiu, whose face flushed as she looked away.

It's time to get our revenge.

As night deepened, Chen Jiazhi felt that Li Xiu was very proactive tonight, and he didn't even have to do anything.

Three days later, in the morning.

Chen Jiazhi tossed the car keys to Yan Cong, "Let's go, to the countryside, to Zengcheng."

Yan Cong opened the car door and saw Li Xiu, but since his boss didn't say they were together, he didn't ask any further questions.

“Jiazhi, I heard that you and Lixiu are going to take care of the baby. Your second sister asked me last night to go to the market early this morning to buy you some nourishing food.”

As soon as they entered Heli Farm, Yi Dinggan stopped the car halfway.

"Guess what great stuff I bought?"

"..."

“It’s a bullwhip, it’s that long!” Yi Dinggan spread his hands to show the length, talking non-stop.

"Luckily I arrived early and caught it just in time. It was very fresh and still bloody. I'll cook it when I get back."

Chen Jiazhi was speechless. "I don't need to eat that stuff."

“Hey, if you’re not going to eat, I’ll eat it all myself.” Yi Dinggan didn’t mince words at all.

The workers nearby heard it all, and he was still talking about how to eat bull penis.

Chen Jiazhi told Yan Cong to drive quickly, and they slowly drove around the entire market.

After entering December, the temperature in Zengcheng has dropped, and vegetable production has entered a period of crop rotation.

The four-nine heart vegetables have all been replaced with 70-day-old varieties of bok choy, and other leafy greens are also being adjusted. The appearance of the lettuce is also becoming more and more appealing.

But the most eye-catching are the late-blooming cabbages, with large swathes of them swaying in the cold wind.

With just one more severe frost, these late-blooming bok choy can once again become a delicious dish on the table.

After just one round, Chen Jiazhi had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

Although Heli Farm has expanded several times and now covers a total area of ​​5000 mu, it is still within Yi Dinggan's grasp.

After things were sorted out, I felt even more relaxed and at ease than before. I had time to go home at noon to stew some ox penis soup, and in the late afternoon, I didn't forget to go fishing and feed the fish.

Very skillfully.

However, from Yi Dinggan's complexion and his second sister's mottled palms, it was not difficult for him to know the hardships the two had endured.

"Jiazhi, another bowl?"

"Row."

"It's alright?"

"Ah."

Irregular sleep patterns are definitely bad.

Chen Jiazhi learned from his second sister that Li Xiu wanted him to take good care of his health.

Li Xiu told her second sister that she had spent a long time at both the company and the market, and that she was used to some jobs but not others.

But she gradually came to understand a principle: whether at home or at work, Jia Zhi was the core; with him around, everything would be fine.

Therefore, her most important job is to protect Jia Zhi.

After hearing his second sister's account, Chen Jiazhi remained silent. No wonder Li Xiu wouldn't let him drive at night.

But he was perfectly healthy, in great shape. He couldn't stand eating such nourishing food every day, so he wanted to go to the countryside to escape, but there was even more nourishing food waiting for him.

(End of this chapter)